false 0 10 9 true 6217902 read 1 true 4818702 currently-reading 0 true 4818701 to-read 6 false 4818741 picture-books 3 false 4818746 realistic-fiction 2 false 4818748 historical-fiction 1 false 4818745 modern-fantasy 1 false 4818749 informational-books 0 false 4818755 multicultural-literature 0 false 4818738 poetry 0 false 4818756 international-literature 0 false 4818754 biography 0 false 4818743 traditional-literature http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/52931189 to: The Secret of Sarah Revere (Paperback) by Ann Rinaldi
bookshelves: currently-reading, historical-fiction
This book is about the daughter of Paul Revere. She grows up during the Revolutionary War and everyone around her asks her about her father and his ride. It is also believed that he saw who fired the first shot of the war. Sarah believes that her father does know, but will never tell anyone. This book is interesting, but not very entertaining. I think the storyline is confusing. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/52642807 to: Princess Academy (Paperback) by Shannon Hale
bookshelves: modern-fantasy
This book is about a girl that lives in the mountains with her family and word comes that the Prince of the land needs to marry a girl from their village. All the eligible girls go to a private school to learn how to become suitable princesses.Along the way the girls learn a valuable lesson and become closer as friends and family. This book is so good and I especially think that girls would enjoy it. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/52642300 to: Pet Detectives (Library Binding) by Betty Ren Wright
bookshelves: picture-books, realistic-fiction
This book is about a cat and dog that are detectives. Their owner is a detective and they protect the house while he is gone. They even help catch a thief on the lose! Its a very fun book to read and has really colorful pictures. It is also written in poetry format so that the story flows really well and is fun for kids to read. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/52641791 to: Arthur Meets the President: An Arthur Adventure (Arthur Adventure Series) by Marc Brown
bookshelves: informational-books, picture-books
This book is about Arthur and his classmates trip to Washington D.C. Arthur wins an essay writing contest and he has to give his speech in front of the President. Its a fun entertaining book that also provides a lot of neat facts about our nation's capital. I think elementary kids would love this book and learn some new things as well. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/52447807 to: There's a Nightmare in My Closet (Pied Piper Book) by Mercer Mayer
bookshelves: picture-books
This book is about a little boy that thinks there is a monster in his closet. He decides to face his fears one night and tries to protect himself with his pop gun. He also finds out something unusual about this closet monster. This book is really short and easy reading for anyone that is just starting to read or has a fear of things in their closets! ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/52447527 to: The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash (Paperback) by Trinka Hakes Noble
bookshelves: picture-books
This book is about a class field trip to the farm and Jimmy brings his pet boa constrictor along. the story is told by a little girl in the class and she is telling her mother all about it. It is so hilarious! The pictures are so wonderful and have so much detail. i highly recommend it to all kids young and old. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/52446970 to: The Biggest Bear (Hardcover) by Lynd Ward
bookshelves: picture-books, realistic-fiction
This book is about a young boy that lives on a farm and wants to kill a bear. He goes out with his gun to find one and he brings home a bear cub. They become fast friends until he grows bigger and bigger and soon becomes a problem. This is a delightful story that i could read over and over again. i am sure that kids would love it too! ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/52446484 to: Madeline's Rescue (Hardcover) by Ludwig Bemelmans
bookshelves: picture-books
This book is about a little girl from Paris that falls into the river while out walking with her classmates. A dog jumps in and saves her and the girls take her back to their boarding school. its a very sweet story and has excellent pictures. Definitely a must read for young kids. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/52446119 to: A Time To Dance: Virginia's Civil War Diary (Paperback) by Mary Pope Osborne
bookshelves: historical-fiction
This book was about a young girl living in NY just after the Civil War. The book is in diary format and tells of her experiences. She gets a job in a theater and discovers her love for it. It kind of has a hard time flowing from one diary entry to the next. it wasn't very entertaining for me. I think that younger readers would like it, and it gives a taste of history. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/52445506 to: Flipped (Paperback) by Wendelin Van Draanen
bookshelves: realistic-fiction
This book is about a boy and girl that live across the street from one another and end up liking one another. The chapters switch off from the girl narrating to the boy. I loved the storyline and the message that it brings across. It was very entertaining and i think that any older reader would love reading it! ]]>